How to block numbers on iPhone SE after iOS 26 update?

Before IOS 26 update, if I received a call from an unknown number that was definitely spam, I could select the "i" next to the number, go to the bottom of the screen and select "block caller".

Now, after IOS 26 update, that option is gone on my phone. Using the classic view, the "i" is still there, but I have to go to "Settings", "Apps", "Phone", "Blocked Contacts", "Add Blocked Contact", enter the phone number, then tap "Block Contact".

Why did Apple make it harder to block unknown callers???

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Original Title: More Steps to Blocking Callers after IOS 26 update

iPhone SE, iOS 26

Posted on Oct 11, 2025 9:15 AM

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kaprysguy

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Posted on Dec 26, 2025 7:21 PM

Just updated (not upgraded) to iOS 26.2 and immediately noticed this "feature" (bug). I found in the Phone app in the upper right corner I can tap the burger wedge (viewing options) and switch from 'Unified' back to 'Classic' which returns the 'i(nfo)' icon to each number, which I can tap to then 'Block' > 'Block and Report Junk'.

Interestingly, one of the choices in the viewing options is to show only 'Spam' ... but none of the numbers which are 'Reported as Junk' appear in this view.

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